Q&A for How to Deal With a Proud Person

Let him know how his behavior makes you feel. Explain what you've observed and how his behavior has directly impacted you.

Pride tends to be a defense mechanism that protects the ego. Those people have a lot of trouble being confronted about their behavior, so their pride protects them from that criticism.

If he doesn't care, then you don't care about him. A girl doesn't need anyone who doesn't need her.

First, find out the source of the resentment. Discuss with him your perspective, and listen to his without interruption. Apologize for whatever caused the resentment and try to rectify it through discussion, depending on the circumstances.

Separate the two. Separate the 'problem in the marriage' from 'talking about it to others'. It sounds like he may be avoiding the actual problem by accusing you of making it public, trying to balance any mistake he feels he made by pointing out your mistake, which was not a mistake, because you can talk to whoever about whatever whenever you like, not needing anyone's permission. Just be gentle about it: "No, I didn't make it public, now let's focus on the actual issue, OK honey?" However, if he keeps doing this, you have a right to get angry.

If you have tried talking to your partner about your needs, and he is not responsive, it may be time to try couples counseling or simply ending the relationship. It sounds like you are very unhappy.

Tell him what you have to say is important to you and ask him to please respect you as you speak.

Ignore his ego and talk to this person like an equal. The moment you assume an inferior position, they'll treat you poorly. Always act like you are their equal, even if you don't feel like it. And ignore any snide comments they make about you but stick up for other people so they are keenly aware you are not taking their criticism.

Make it clear you are always there if they need anything, no strings attached. Let them no there is no shame in needing help, people always help each other and that being social toward each other is in our very DNA. If there is anything you can do to help without having to make it obvious, see if you can do these without making a big deal about it.

In order to do that, you need to break through their shell. The best way to do that is to talk to them a lot, be around them, and show them that you're able to handle their snobbishness. Then try to get alone with him/her and ease a normal conversation into a more personal one in order to build up your friendship.

Snobbish people are often hard to connect with, but don't let that stop you from reaching out to them. The important thing is to express your interest while giving her space to decide if she wants to reciprocate. If she doesn't show interest in you, your best move is to keep some distance. However, she may just be shy, and there's a chance that after a while, she may become more comfortable with you and open up.

Cheaters are double-faced people. Double-faced people don't give obvious signs like ignoring and talking less. Double-faced people can be avoided simply by observing whether they can be found when you need them, and when you were in danger in life whether they warned you or not. Analyzing their behaviours will give answers.